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Marry Me Chicken Tortellini in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, Parmesan, and basil.

Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine italian-american
Servings 5 servings
Calories 730 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 16 ounces cheese tortellini
  • 2 1/2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, toss the chicken cubes with kosher salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika. Then add the flour and mix to coat evenly.
    Tossing chicken cubes with flour for Marry Me Chicken Tortellini.
  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
    Cooking seasoned chicken breast pieces until golden brown in a skillet for Marry Me Chicken Tortellini.
  • In the same skillet, add the minced shallot and garlic. Sauté until soft, about 2 minutes. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 3 minutes.
    Simmering the creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes for Marry Me Chicken Tortellini.
  • Add the tortellini, cover the skillet, and cook for about 3-5 minutes or until the tortellini are tender, stirring halfway through. Stir in the cooked chicken, spinach, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese; cook until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper to taste and serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
    Marry Me Chicken Tortellini with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 730kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 40gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 1197mgFiber: 6g
Keyword Marry Me Chicken Tortellini
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